Musical boxes have been made by master artisans since the 1700s, playing classical music, hymns, operatic arias and popular tunes by means of discs...

A wonderful array of authentic Indian-made items of both old and new vintage is showcased in this engaging book. Nearly 800 color photos present cl...

The many 19th and 20th century American Indian collectibles showcased in this book especially embrace authentic weapons and weapon cases, horse gea...

Nowhere else will you find Elvis, John Wayne, and Richard Nixon standing proudly atop tiny transistor radios! Over 600 color photos display wildly ...

The long anticipated, completely revised 4th edition has with over 2,100 chips illustrated, many never published before, with updated listings for ...

This stunning book is a must-have for all collectors of open salt cellars, featuring in-depth coverage of examples made with American and English a...

"In 1957, Don Featherstone sculptured the first three-dimensional pink plastic flamingo, thereby making affordable bad taste accessible to the Amer...

As interest in Russia increases, increased value and attention are focused on its history-rich ethnic dolls, and this is the only comprehensive res...

Patti Playpal*t life-sized companion dolls were an enormous hit in the 1960s. These gorgeous dolls could actually wear the clothing of the children...

In the field of art and antiques, few books survive the test of time to become regarded as "classics." Monroe Fabian's 1978 edition of The Pennsylv...

A classic treasury, this book has more than 1,670 still banks beautifully presented in color and many more black and white illustrations. Focusing ...

Perfume atomizers are avidly collected today. In this exquisite, color-illustrated new book, hundreds of atomizers are displayed and identified. A ...

Eagerly anticipated, this update of the highly regarded third book from pinball author Michael Shalhoub includes over 900 color photos and covers t...

This comprehensive new book showcases the most desirable electro-magnetic pinball games ever built. Over 1,000 color photos, arranged in decades fr...

Eagerly anticipated, this update of the highly regarded third book from pinball author Michael Shalhoub includes over 900 color photos and covers t...

Eagerly anticipated, this update of the highly regarded third book from pinball author Michael Shalhoub includes over 900 color photos and covers t...

During the Great Depression, glass companies turned to machine made methods to produce inexpensive, colorful glass for the table and kitchen. Green...

For a Finn, the puukko is the most important tool and at the same time the most feared weapon. You could almost say the puukko has the same importa...

Raggedy Ann and Andy are among the best loved and most long-lived dolls still available today. The original Raggedy Ann dolls were created in 1918 ...

Jabez Wilson, a London pawnbroker, comes to consult Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson. While studying his client, both Holmes and Watson notice his...

A definitive reference on the ring bit, considered by some as one of the most humane and effective bits for a horse bridle. From as far back as the...

Learn the history and look at emerging tourism during the 1920s in New Jersey, through 276 postcards, vintage photographs, and fascinating accounts...

The brand with the crown is recognized worldwide as an invaluable sports implement and luxury product. In little more than one hundred years, it ha...

With 240 color photos and engaging text, this is the first book devoted to collecting rosaries. Hundreds of examples and informative text enables a...

Made as toy savings banks, souvenirs, or advertising premiums, cast-iron safe banks are found in a variety of sizes, colors, and finishes and were ...

For well over a century, the world has noted the distinctive chairs made by Shaker communities throughout the eastern United States. A writer for H...

This is the perfect introduction to Shaker furniture design.This concise book surveys distinctive furniture styles produced during the nineteenth a...

Personalized shaving mugs of barber supply catalog quality are what collectors want and what drives this exciting, interesting hobby. This new book...

Shirley Temple was the "number one box office star" in the world throughout the 1930s. The overwhelming success of her motion pictures made her a n...

Using modern tools not available to previous authors on this subject, Craig Gottlieb paints a comprehensive picture of the Totenkopf Ring and the m...

Over 24,000 items with checklist-style listings, over 12,000 color photos, and accurate estimated values make this collector's guide a must-have fo...

The legendary British, World War II STEN submachine gun is featured in this concise, illustrated book. Famous for its use by British elite forces, ...

Long taken for granted as ordinary household objects, needlework tools are enjoying a new and richly deserved interest among collectors of all ages...

The world's foremost authority on the history of thimbles tells all, outlining the little tool's long history, from ancient Egypt to today. The thi...

The history, manufacture, and ancient and modern uses of swords in Europe from the 5th century to today can be found here in one convenient source....

Antique talking machines are among today's hottest collectibles. Names like "Edison" and "Victrola" call to mind an era of polished wood, brightly-...